as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot
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as in scoop
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food
an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal
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Recent Examples of spoon
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
And putting a wooden spoon — in this case a White House Roundtable — over the pot isn’t stopping it.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Then spoon a delicious glaze over top—this recipe uses brown sugar, preserves, and whole-grain mustard.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
The spoon was designed for foods served in a bowl — nothing more is required.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
And putting a wooden spoon — in this case a White House Roundtable — over the pot isn’t stopping it.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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Isaiah Evans came through for a momentum-swinging slam and scooped five offensive boards from the wing.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Still, Microsoft’s threats to sue OpenAI — scooped by the FT — signify an escalating fight that won’t end particularly well if the two sides can’t hash out a deal.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Beds are exceptionally cloud-like; the outdoor bathtub a relief in the tropical heat, as is the traditional bucket and ladle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Using a ladle, scoop up about 1/2 cup of broth and stir into flour mixture.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoon. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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